Summer festival guide 2010

Perennial festival bands sound off on a decade of life on the street.

Put down that corn dog and try your luck at some of summer's strangest games. Just be sure to wash your hands afterwards.

The food pyramid takes on a new dimension when summer hits.

After last year's cloudy summer, the sun's return is more welcome than ever. Celebrate by plopping down a towel and soaking it up ...

Crop tops, high-waisted shorts, canvas shoes-this year's hottest fashions make for perfect festival wear.

Where to get your hot fried food fresh off the griddle.

It's hot and you're sucking down the third overpriced light beer at a Grant Park fest when suddenly you're struck by a certifiable ...

Cultural festivals let you globe-trot without leaving the city. Here's how to celebrate like a native and avoid getting kicked out ...

Attending a summer festival without sunscreen is like trying to fight a wolf with a corn dog: You're asking for trouble. Here are ...

Pour over festivals where local craft brewers rule.

Three of the city's top festival organizers take us behind the scenes of your average street fair: water-main breaks, underwear ...